Health and Safety

Introduction

Many of the activities carried out by clubs and societies have the potential to be dangerous. That’s why ensuring the safety of all those participating in or organising these activities is a priority of the University of Bristol Students Union.

Health and safety doesn’t have to be boring and it’s not about creating unecessary paper work. We do however have to ensure that what we do is safe and legal.

Health and safety is a shared responsibility, the Union has a duty to look out for, and ensure the safety of, all who work in and deal with it, so do clubs and societies.

In the coming months we’ll be reviewing and updating our existing polices and procedures and would welcome your input. The content of this site will change regularly so keep checking back for updates…

If in the meantime you have any questions or require further information please contact the ‘do it hub’ located on the 4^th floor in the Union Building

Safety Regulations

The following rules are mandatory for all clubs, societies and SCA projects.

All AU sports clubs and SCA projects must have a current risk assesssment. This must be renewed anually in consultation with the Union Safety Advisor. The risk assessment must be displayed on the club/project website or the AU/SCA page linking to the club website. Where requested by the Union Safety Advisor, societies must also have a current risk assessment displayed on their website.
Club/Society or project officials are responsible for ensuring that activities comply with their risk assessments.
Any overnight club/society/project trip or trip using a minibus must be registered via a trip registration form. Any day trip involving hazardous activities must also be registered.
Any new coaches/instructors must be approved by the Union Safety Advisor.
All clubs involved in watersports must ensure that all new members undergo a swim test.
Anyone driving a Club or Union minibus must be approved by the Union Safety Advisor.
Any show in a theatre must have a Union approved Front of House Manager. This may also be required for other large events.
All AU clubs are required to affiliate to their National Governing Body.

Risk Assessment Forms

See the Risk Assessment Guildines for futher info.

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